An interesting comparison of Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson was written up after both spoke at a Philadelphia convention of conservative lawmakers. An excerpt follows but CLICK HERE for the full story.
"Fred Thompson and Mike Huckabee addressed a group of conservative lawmakers at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. And while both were received warmly, it was clear that Thompson - who has yet to declare his candidacy but is widely expected to do so soon - is still not in campaign mode.
"Thompson, the former U.S. senator from Tennessee and actor best known for his role on the hit show Law and Order, delivered a dry but measured critique of federalist ideals in today's government, decrying the centralization of power in Washington. It was a sharp contrast to the campaign-trail-honed speech delivered by Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor.
"Huckabee preached the need to restore hope in American's future, called for simplifying the tax code and improving the health care system and offered veiled criticism of President Bush's attempts at education reform."
Full story…
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 2, 2007
Gainesville Supporter: Why I Like Mike
A Mike Huckabee supporter from Gainesville, Florida recently made the following post on MySpace:
I support Mike Huckabee for several reasons.
First: Honesty - Most politicians are very talented with words. Mike is talented with word as well, but he does not use them to dance his way around issues. You ask him a direct question, you get a direct answer. Honesty is something that is RARE in politics today. There is no song and dance... just Mike!
Second: Integrity - Mike can align himself with all issues and/or views without sacrificing the integrity of who he is. He believes what he says, and does not slide to one side from another.
Third: Morality - I believe Mike to be a truly good person. He has wonderful moral standards, and lives by them.
Fourth: Fair Tax - This is a strong point for me. I like the fact that Mike is not afraid to be the ONLY candidate to admit tax reform is imperative to our countries further development. You can only patch so many holes in a structure before it becomes weak and fails causing a catastrophe. When you see something broken you have to fix it. We have to start with the fair tax. If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got.
Finally, Mike is a different kind of politician. He is not afraid to be honest. I would think every American would want honesty in a President. I pray for you Mike. You have 110% of my support.
Wester H. Gainesville, FL
I support Mike Huckabee for several reasons.
First: Honesty - Most politicians are very talented with words. Mike is talented with word as well, but he does not use them to dance his way around issues. You ask him a direct question, you get a direct answer. Honesty is something that is RARE in politics today. There is no song and dance... just Mike!
Second: Integrity - Mike can align himself with all issues and/or views without sacrificing the integrity of who he is. He believes what he says, and does not slide to one side from another.
Third: Morality - I believe Mike to be a truly good person. He has wonderful moral standards, and lives by them.
Fourth: Fair Tax - This is a strong point for me. I like the fact that Mike is not afraid to be the ONLY candidate to admit tax reform is imperative to our countries further development. You can only patch so many holes in a structure before it becomes weak and fails causing a catastrophe. When you see something broken you have to fix it. We have to start with the fair tax. If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got.
Finally, Mike is a different kind of politician. He is not afraid to be honest. I would think every American would want honesty in a President. I pray for you Mike. You have 110% of my support.
Wester H. Gainesville, FL
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Florida Based 'New Man Magazine' Endorses Mike Huckabee
"New Man Magazine," a national Christian men's periodical produced by Strang Communications in Lake Mary, Florida, is endorsing Governor Mike Huckabee for president. The magazine has a circulation of 100,000. The July/August 2007 issue states, "...when it comes to character, experience and the qualities of a great leader, Mike Huckabee has them. "The article goes on to say, "His proven ability to cast a compelling vision, as he did while governor, that transcends party, ideology and class might enable America to unite and begin to heal, an especially important goal at this point in our history. Optimistic leadership could help restore people's faith in America's future. Huckabee also possesses the essential qualities for being the type of commander-in-chief America will no doubt need in the next president. "
The magazine's editor Stephen Strang writes in the issue, "A great deal is at stake over who wins the presidency in 2008. There are those running for president who do not share our values and, if elected, will contribute to the continual moral downward spiral. We want to start a new movement of godly men committed to making a difference by banding together to support for president "one of our own," a man with great credentials and leadership skills.... Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas, would make a great president...."
Read the New Man Article HERE
Read Stephen Strang's Column endorsing Mike Huckabee HERE
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
National Home School Group Endores Mike Huckabee
The leading home school advocacy group in the nation has endorsed Governor Huckabee for President:
Mike Huckabee, as governor, was the first to appoint a homeschooler to the Arkansas State Board of Education, and to our knowledge the first to do so in any state. He is adamantly opposed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and is committed to stopping the erosion of parental rights. He is pro-life. He supports traditional marriage. He believes that the Internal Revenue Service should be abolished and replaced with the Fair Tax--a move that we strongly support because it would greatly benefit homeschooling families. He believes and is willing to say that Islamic extremism needs to be understood as a theologically driven threat. He believes that America must be strong, but should never be perceived as a bully. He believes that our borders must be secured not only from illegal immigration but from the growing trend among American judges of "illegally importing" international law into our American judicial systems.
CLICK HERE for the full endorsement from the Home School Legal Defense Association PAC.
Mike Huckabee, as governor, was the first to appoint a homeschooler to the Arkansas State Board of Education, and to our knowledge the first to do so in any state. He is adamantly opposed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and is committed to stopping the erosion of parental rights. He is pro-life. He supports traditional marriage. He believes that the Internal Revenue Service should be abolished and replaced with the Fair Tax--a move that we strongly support because it would greatly benefit homeschooling families. He believes and is willing to say that Islamic extremism needs to be understood as a theologically driven threat. He believes that America must be strong, but should never be perceived as a bully. He believes that our borders must be secured not only from illegal immigration but from the growing trend among American judges of "illegally importing" international law into our American judicial systems.
CLICK HERE for the full endorsement from the Home School Legal Defense Association PAC.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The Lakeland Ledger's Religion Editor Notes Huckabee Authenticity
Cary McMullen, the Religion Editor for The Lakeland Ledger, took note of Governor Huckabee's recent supurb debate performances:
"Huckabee, of course, is the former governor of Arkansas and a former Southern Baptist pastor. He has some interesting perspectives that distinguish him from the other candidates, especially on health care and education, fair taxes and corporate greed....Personally, although my views don't match Huckabee's exactly on evolution, I thought it was one of the best answers on the topic I've heard any politician give. Sen. John McCain and some other candidates came out and said so, too."
Read Cary McMullen's Blog HERE
Read Gov. Huckabee's comments to The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life HERE
"Huckabee, of course, is the former governor of Arkansas and a former Southern Baptist pastor. He has some interesting perspectives that distinguish him from the other candidates, especially on health care and education, fair taxes and corporate greed....Personally, although my views don't match Huckabee's exactly on evolution, I thought it was one of the best answers on the topic I've heard any politician give. Sen. John McCain and some other candidates came out and said so, too."
Read Cary McMullen's Blog HERE
Read Gov. Huckabee's comments to The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life HERE
Monday, June 11, 2007
A New Voice for Social Conservative Evangelicals
Governor Mike Huckabee has been effectively breaking the sterotype the media has of Christian evangelicals in politics. It is refreshing to have a visionary leader out front offering solid public policy proposals from a social conservative position. The media is facinated with Huckabee because he provides strong, persuasive arguements on any topic with a gracious tone - rather than canned, recycled answers.
In a recent article, Steven Tomma outlines how Huckabee is emerging as a new voice for social conservatives in the political arena. Check it out:
Faith moves Huckabee in ways different from other Christian conservatives
In a recent article, Steven Tomma outlines how Huckabee is emerging as a new voice for social conservatives in the political arena. Check it out:
Faith moves Huckabee in ways different from other Christian conservatives
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Huckabee Delievers Health Care Address in Tampa
Governor Mike Huckabee was in Tampa on Friday to address a summit sponsored by the University of South Florida Health Department. Below are some highlights from the Tampa Tribune coverage and CLICK HERE for the full story.
He's a former governor of Arkansas and a dark-horse candidate for the Republican nomination. He's a social conservative and an anti-tax, pro-defense hawk, but probably best known for efforts to attack obesity as governor.
Today's children are the first in the nation's history "who are not expected to live as long as their parents and grandparents."
That will destroy the productivity of workers while blowing health care costs through the roof, he contends. Already the highest in the industrialized world at 17 percent of the gross domestic product, U.S. health care costs are likely to go to 20 percent in less than 10 years, double those of most developed nations.
"It would not just change the health of America, it would change the economy of America," he said. "If we don't look at this issue as the most serious internal issue in America today, the reality is, economically, we have no chance of surviving what we face."
He's a former governor of Arkansas and a dark-horse candidate for the Republican nomination. He's a social conservative and an anti-tax, pro-defense hawk, but probably best known for efforts to attack obesity as governor.
Today's children are the first in the nation's history "who are not expected to live as long as their parents and grandparents."
That will destroy the productivity of workers while blowing health care costs through the roof, he contends. Already the highest in the industrialized world at 17 percent of the gross domestic product, U.S. health care costs are likely to go to 20 percent in less than 10 years, double those of most developed nations.
"It would not just change the health of America, it would change the economy of America," he said. "If we don't look at this issue as the most serious internal issue in America today, the reality is, economically, we have no chance of surviving what we face."
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